The Washington critic., 1887-06-24
ENERGY AND THRIFT.
The Leading Business Houses Of the
National Capital.
OUR LOCAL INDUSTRIES.
John E. HerrelI g. Co.

and tough, two desirable qualities were pro-
duced by the ancients, millions OF which,
even after lapse Of centuries, can be
found to this day as perfect as VIXEN pro.
duced, fact which clearly demonstrates
The superiority Of all brick made by that
fome makers. still wisely adhered to. SO
much for the handmade bricks Of the au-
clients. Yet II is safe to assert that they did
not make an article that was In any manner
superior TO the hand made bricks produced
by the Messrs John Z. Herrell & Co., cor
ner South Capitol street and Georgia ave.
nue.. This well.known firm make a spe-
cialty Of over one hundred designs of
nodded and ornamental press bricks.
Orders from architects aud builders desir.
Ing special designs will receive prompt at
tsntion, and brick will be made on the
shortest possible notice aud at the lowest
prices Mr.. John f. Herrell established
the enterprise alone until 1880, when John
+. O'Neill became partner and, latterly,
II. A. Herrell, cousin, was admitted.
These gentlemen constitute the individual
members Of the firm. In addition to the
brick business, Mr.. J. Z. Herrell has been
actively engaged for long period, covering
thirty-six yenrs, in the erection Of great
number Of slightly and valuable residences,
all beautifully located homes, and OF which
he Is sole proprietor. He Is q native Of
Fauquier County, Va, and during his resi-
dence In Washington, since 1850, he has
shown himself to be man Of excellent
business ability, Of unusual energy aud fore
tight.
j. X. Probey.
The rapid and remarkable growth OF
wealth in the District Of Columbia within
comparatively recent years has developed
the tastes and desires for the things that
mi atar In tha fnr rko It,la oS
man. Particularly Is this noticeable In the
modern vehicle-the exquisltely finished and
tmoothrunning pleasure carriage, the light
road wagon, and even In the more cumber-
come but indispensable truck. Among
those who have attained we'll merited recog.
milton In this line In Washington can be
mentioned the name of j. X. Probey, car
risge builder, No. 1890 Thirty second street
(High), West Washington, established dur
ing 1868. The premises occupied at the
above number as wareroOms consist of
four-story structure 25x75 feet in dimen-
sions, In which is displayed magnificent
assortment OF superb carriages, grocery
trucks, harness, whips, lap-robes, etc. The
factory and repair shop is situated at No.
32s0 Prospect avenue, and affords employ
ment to ten hands. The repository, corner
New York avenue and Sixth street north
west, is twostory building, aud measures
40xs5 feet in dimensions, and contaius a
full line Of everything to be found In first
class carriage house. Mr.. Probey is agent
for A. Wrenn & Sons celebrated grocery
and express trucks; also for the Columbus
Buggy Company's and Racine Wagon aud
Carriage Company's products. Mr.. p. Is In
the early prime Of life, and by energy and
sterling integrity has built up one OF the
best establishments Of its kind In this sec
tlon. A call through the telephone for
1904 will receive prompt reply.
Mr.. q. +. Montgomery,
Ne. 1900 Seventh street northwest, whole
sale and retail grocer, was born In Prince
George County, Maryland, came to this
city in '72, started in the grocery business
In very minute way. The small begin
ming then made has been the nucleus for
constantly increasing trade as the settle
ment Of this locality grew. To-day Mr..
Montgomery has the largest stock In that
section, and not only large but we'll
ielected, containing full line Of staple
and fancy groceries, fresh and salt meats,
lest brands Of wines and liquors, and, in
fact, everything for which one can call
irg q specially Of fine country butter, fine
brands OF flour and the most popular brands
OF wbiskies, viz: Thompson, pure rye, &c.
Mr.. Montgomery says that he often
looks back over bis experience In public
life and wonders how he pulled through,
but he has built 1t up little by little, until
he stands to-day In an Independent posi-
tion, due entirely to his own energy, per-
severence and business accumen. He has
won his way and well deserves the success
which has crowned his endeayors. His
telephone call is 657-4.
Messrs. Kimpton n Lewis,
coal and wood dealers, corner of @ and
Fifth streets northwest, are among our old
est business men in this section OF the city,
and by strict attention to business, good
fuel and popular prices their trade Is large
ard is growing very rapidly, as the city is
improving wonderfully in this locality. 1t
is well to mention that their wood and coal
is covered by large sheds, which is very ad-
yantsgeous to persons purchasing fuel.
They are now receiving orders from families
them call. Mr.. Lewis was born In Prince
George County, Md, in '3G, came to this
city quite young man aud has been pub
lie business man all his life. Mr. Kimpton
was born IN England inI4 came to this coun-
try (Washington) In 80, and has resided
here ever since. He Is veterinary surgeon
and is practicng In connection with his other
business. In the late pink-eye epidemic
here among horses he has proven very sue
cessful In treating them In homeopathic
way, he being homeopathic veterinarian to
great extent. You will always lind him
at his above address. Telephone call, 1898
John Cumberland & Son,
boat builders, are among the Oldest In their
line In the city, the senior member OF tho
firm commencing here over half century
ago. Their main establishment is on Water
street, at the foot Of F northwest, with a
branch at Thiriy-frst street. They build
every description Of light boats for pleasure,
etc., and give especial attention to repairs.
They are the propretors Of the steam
launch Dixie, which runs to Holtzman's
Barge, Table Rock, and all boat-club land
ings hourly; also keep pleasure boats to let,
which business they have carried on for the
past fourteen years, and, as they use none
hut the best material in the construction OF
their craft, they arc far safer than many
which float upon the waters of the Peto.
exercise, and John Cumberland & Son will
lie found ilrst'class firm to patr0nize.
Il. A. Walker.
A quarter OF a century ago, when South
Washington was but thinly inhabited, Mr..
Walker commenced business in small
way, aud after successful career In that
section moved to his present location at
1000 Seventh street northwest eight yeara
ago. Since being here he has built up a
tuccessful business, and has been compelled
to enlarge his store on account OF the rapid
growth of that section of the city, He han
dies everything usually kept iu frst'class
family grocery, making specially OF first
class brands Of flour, "NUrth Star Family"
being . leader Orders received Will com
mand prompt attention aud will be dcliv-
cred to any part of the city. Mr.. W. is a
native Of Washington and has been an
active and successful business man since
early manhood.
q. 3, Reed.
ProprIetOr of the Forrest CITY House,